Bachelor of Psychological Science - 850521

Bachelor of Psychological Science

850521

Humanities and social sciences

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP

CQUniversity - Rockhampton

Start Date

Mar 2026

Jul 2026

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026, 4 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline of psychology and its applications. The course is delivered in accordance with the foundational (level one) competencies for three-year undergraduate psychology programs as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Students will acquire an understanding of the underlying principles, theories and concepts within the discipline. In addition, students will develop knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline, and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. There will be opportunities for students to explore applied and professional uses of psychology. In addition, students will be introduced to psychological theory, research, and applied and professional uses of psychology in an ethical and culturally responsive context. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science.

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Other requirements

Students will have the opportunity to reflect upon and apply their acquired discipline-specific knowledge in psychology to a range of professional contexts. There will be a focus on the transition into the workforce or further study. Students will complete a supervised project to address a real-world issue as presented by a representative from an existing organisation. Students will draw upon their psychology and professional expertise to develop and present workable solutions to a professional client. Students must meet the inherent, security, health, and other requirements throughout their studies. For full course requirements, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

84.40

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

86.70

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

79.45

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

82.45

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

67.85

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

69.85

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

45.5%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

All students

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Career opportunities exist in areas including, management, industry, child safety officer, clinical work, counselling, neuropsychology, child development, education, forensic, health, coaching, school guidance officer. In order to use the title Psychologist, students must first complete a 4-year honours level course, such as CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and then complete an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway.

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